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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,461.40, 558,692.10 and 335,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,461.40, 558,692.10 and 335,136.60 is: 502,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,461.40 : 558,692.10 = 335,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,461.40/558,692.10 = 335,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,461.40x = 558,692.10 × 335,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,461.40x = 187,238,170,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,170,840.86/372,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,704.90

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